Canella Beach in Le Gosier is a super place to stay when you first get to Guadeloupe and you're trying to get your bearings. It's about a 35 dollar cab ride from the airport, and all the taxi drivers know its location. Rooms have balconies with refrigerators and small kitchens. Breakfast is included and is fantastic - fresh fruit, coffees, juices, eggs, cheese, croissant, cereals - you name it. Canella Beach has its own lovely beach, a large pool, and a jacuzzi. It's within walking distance of a large casino, several rental car places (but be aware they're only open from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.), a small grocery store, and a great local cafe. I'd also recommend it for an extended stay to those who are looking for sun and staying put. Most of the reception people speak English, which is helpful for those who don't speak French. The staff were very nice. We stayed at Canella on our last night in Guadeloupe as well, since we had early flight. Our room rate was cheaper when booked directly at the reception than when booked through Expedia. There are plenty of ATM's around the hotel - so be sure to pay in Euros not credit card to avoid exchange fees.

Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe Hotel Guide

With its white-sand beaches, rolling hills, and coral reefs, Grand-Terre remains the most frequently visited of the Guadeloupe Islands, and tourists snorkel, dive, or fish in the pristine waters of the Caribbean Sea. For land activities, play a round of 9-hole at Golf International of Saint Francois, visit one of the island's casinos, or dance the evening away at a local nightclub.